As Canadian Regional Director, I would like to extend an invitation to every Canadian member of NCSM to write to me any time if there is something NCSM can do to support you or your organization. I also invite you to send in an article or two that you would like to see in the NCSM Newsletter. If possible, I would like to be able to say I had some contact with each of you by the end of my three-year term.

With a region that extends from one coast to the other and comprises 10 provinces and 3 territories it is a challenge to attend events in all regions. So I would like to extend my appreciation to the regional leadership team for their support of me and NCSM activities in Canada.

I hope that many Canadians are able to plan to attend the annual conference next year in San Diego. Mark your calendars now!!

My first NCSM/NCTM conference was in Las Vegas in 2001. I enjoyed the conference, the people, and the professional discussions. I knew that from that point forward I would be a member and attend as many of these opportunities as possible.